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Pregnancy Risks With First Trimester GLP-1 Continuation

Claims-based target trial emulation found no clear association between continued GLP-1 receptor agonist use in early pregnancy and nonlive birth, fetal growth abnormalities, or major congenital malformations.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • June 17, 2026

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    Continuation of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the first trimester does not show a clear increase in nonlive birth or major congenital malformations.

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    The study analyzed 3,572 pregnancies, comparing outcomes between those who continued GLP-1 treatment and those who did not.

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    The adjusted risk ratio for nonlive birth was 1.09, indicating no significant difference in risk between treatment groups.

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    Elective termination rates were higher among patients who continued GLP-1 treatment, potentially due to various influencing factors.

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    The study's observational design has limitations, including potential residual confounding and imprecise estimates for some outcomes.

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Pregnancy Risks With First Trimester GLP-1 Continuation

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • June 17, 2026

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